Once we finally managed to contact the owner all went well but email's were not replied to and we never saw anyone during our stay. It would have been more helpful if the apartment description had been a little more detailed. It is described as having a bathroom, a shower room and a separate loo. We erroneously thought that the bathroom also had a loo. It did not, there was just one loo for 7 of us which was not ideal! The kitchen was extremely well equipped but without a microwave and the furniture in the lounge was comfortable but only had 6 chairs to sit 7 people at the table. The open fire was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Lack of a drying room was not ideal but we did manage with the rack. The beds were very comfortable. You have to take your own sheets/duvet covers etc plus towels and tea towels and the option to hire from the owner was not offered. Only when I asked about the bedding did the owner say that he could try to hire some if it was a problem bringing our own. The apartment is a short walk from the ski lift and an easy walk to the shops and the village quite quiet. We had a Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass so Argentiere is well located to take advantage of the pass including Courmayer through the Mont Blanc tunnel which is an excellent ski resort and much cheaper for food and drinks on the slopes. Overall I would recommend the apartment and it was value for money but it urgently needs some updating and TLC plus the services of a handyman to fix wardrobe doors, check radiator valves etc